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[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Henri Castro to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 15, 1845]

Letter from [Henri] Castro to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] announcing that he has won his lawsuit. He instructs him to have Dr. Cupples go to Galveston to meet Mr. Maqueray and route the new colonists through Corpus Christi. He includes details of Huth's appointment as Director and three other commissions. A postscript states that Mr. Maqueray will be unable to leave and a replacement must be found. Signed Hr. Castro on August 15, 1845 in Antwerp.
Date: August 15, 1845
Creator: Castro, Henri
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845] (open access)

[Letters from Ludwig Huth to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 31, 1845]

Letter from [Ludwig] Huth to [Ferdinand Louis Huth] expressing sadness and astonishment that all of [Louis'] property was stolen on the journey, asking why Vicar Pfanner hasn't written, and expressing surprise that Philip Schneider turned out to be so ungrateful. He also asks after various colonists and tells him that until the stock company for the colony is established, he will not use Louis' name in connection with it. Signed "Your dear and faithful father Huth" in August 1845. Also, Letter from [Ludwig Huth] to [Ferdinand] Louis [Huth] expressing surprise that he has been without news for so long. He includes new prices for passage to the colony according to the new prospectus. He discusses political and financial aspects of the colonization. Unsigned, possibly incomplete. Dated August 31, 1845 in Neufreystaedt.
Date: August 31, 1845
Creator: Huth, Ludwig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846] (open access)

[Letter from Illies & Co. to Ferdinand Louis Huth, August 9, 1846]

Letter from Illies & Co. to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth regarding trade. Signed Illies & Co. on August 9, 1846 in Galveston.
Date: August 9, 1846
Creator: Illies & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter of Standing for Sarah from Mount Gilead Baptist Church, August 1849] (open access)

[Letter of Standing for Sarah from Mount Gilead Baptist Church, August 1849]

Letter of standing for Sarah, a "sister of colour," from Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. The letter stated that Sarah held full membership with the church and that she would be dismissed when she joined a church of the same faith.
Date: August 1849
Creator: Mount Gilead Baptist Church
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Election Minutes in Laredo] (open access)

[Copy of Election Minutes in Laredo]

Copy of the minutes from the election that took place in Laredo.
Date: August 10, 1845
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agustin Soto to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 28, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Agustin Soto to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 28, 1841]

Letter from Agustin Soto to interim Justice of the Peace García, saying it is up to the mayor to decide what to do with criminals in question.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alcalde Ramón to Juzgado Vela, August 13, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Alcalde Ramón to Juzgado Vela, August 13, 1845]

Letter from Alcalde Ramón to Juzgado Vela, informing him that Several ranchers are actually pursuing Indians.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841]

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that the horse claimed by Apolonio Ramón does not have his mark on it and will not be surrendered.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 2, 1841]

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, warning him to be on guard because a group secessionists will be near Laredo looking for cattle.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 24, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 24, 1841]

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo justice of the peace, informing him that Trinquilino Martínez claims a horse currently in Laredo.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 25, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 25, 1841]

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the justice of the peace in Laredo, informing him that the mule belonging to Jesús de Herrera has been sent to Laredo.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 31, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Antonio Cuellar to the Laredo Justice of the Peace, August 31, 1841]

Letter from Antonio Cuellar to interim Justice of the Peace García, asking that the chains the prisoner prisoner Dionsio Villarreal was sent in be returned. The text on the second page contains the response from García, saying the prisoner escaped with it and we have no materials to make one.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 1, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 1, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that all captured wild animals should be turned in to the proper authorities.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 5, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 5, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that animals confiscated from contraband groups should be branded with the mark of the nation.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 15, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 15, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that the soldier Juan Ortiz has been tried for robbery and will be punished.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 25, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 25, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that Luis Carvapal, from Texas, stayed at the house of Nepumoceno Sanches. According to Bravo, when orders were sent for him to report to the barracks, Mrs. Sanches said he had gone out; apparently he fled. Mrs. Sanches says that she should be punished for lying and helping him escape.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 28, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 28, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him of a group of Indians is in the Cañón de Gomas. Bravo orders the alcalde to attack them on their return trip.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 30, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, August 30, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that three men reported seeing enemy troops in Corpus Christi. Bravo says he has given them permission to go back and observe their movements.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, August 3, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, August 3, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Laredo Alcalde Ramón, informing him that the soldiers from the barracks in Laredo will be present to vote next week.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to Alcalde Ramón, informing him that all captured wild animals should be turned over to the military.
Date: 1845-08?
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 1, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 1, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that the United States has annexed Texas and Mexico plans to declare war. Bravo also says that they should prepare and all help and supplies will be sent.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 20, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 20, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, requesting he send men to find out what is going on in Bexar.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 26, 1845] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo Alcalde, August 26, 1845]

Letter from Comandante Bravo to the Laredo alcalde, informing him that 80 Comanches under Bosunagua and Santana have joined the Lipans and Tancaugues and are heading toward Laredo.
Date: 1845-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Justice of the Peace, August 12, 1841] (open access)

[Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the Justice of the Peace, August 12, 1841]

Letter from Comandante Lafuente to the justice of the peace, requesting Teodoro Sánchez turn in a horse which belongs to Rafael Cepeda.
Date: 1841-08~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History